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"أرفض أن أقبل أفكار الآخرين عن السعادة لي. وكأن هناك معيار واحد يناسب الجميع للسعادة."

Kanye West
Kanye West Rapper, Producer, Fashion Designer
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The quote is about reclaiming your own definition of happiness. It’s a reminder that happiness isn't a universal standard, and what brings joy to one person might not do the same for another. Imagine if everyone wore the same size shoe—some people would be pinched and uncomfortable, while others would be tripping over their feet. Happiness works the same way. You have to find a fit that’s right for you.

This idea has roots in the age-old battle against societal norms. Think about it: society has always tried to box people into categories. In the 1950s, for example, happiness was often depicted as a white picket fence, a steady job, and a nuclear family. But as time went on, people started to realize that this cookie-cutter idea of happiness didn’t fit everyone. The counterculture movements of the '60s and '70s were all about breaking free from these norms and seeking individual paths to joy and fulfillment.

Let's look at a real-life example. Take someone like Steve Jobs. He was famou
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